More Countries Refuse to Grant Intelligence Leaker Asylum

Italy and France joined a growing list of countries that won't grant asylum to Edward Snowden, as the former National Security Agency contractor searches for a new home after leaking classified U.S. intelligence.

The two European countries formally rejected Mr. Snowden's request for asylum on Thursday, further complicating the 30-year-old's status. Russian officials have said he is in the international transit zone of Moscow's...